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Attention BCFB Members, BC Food & Beverage has created a new CV19 Portal where you’ll find relevant CV19 industry news, resources, and an interactive community forum. In this forum, you can post questions and discussions relating to employee staff support, financial aid, supply chain aid, and more. To access the portal and …
April, 2020
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3 April
Save-On-Foods launches $1 million campaign to feed kids in need across Western Canada
(April 2, 2020 – Langley, B.C.) Save-On-Foods has committed $500,000 toward their $1 million fundraising goal aimed at giving kids easier access to school meal supports during the COVID-19 pandemic. With an estimated one in five school-aged kids in Canada relying on school-based nutrition programs, school closures mean many Canadian kids …
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3 April
New Dates Announced for Seafood Expo North America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America New Dates Announced Postponed event rescheduled for the Fall of 2020 Portland, Maine (April 2, 2020) – Today, Diversified Communications, organizer of the annual Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, announced the new dates for its 2020 event. The expo will …
March, 2020
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31 March
Avena Foods: Committed to Sustainable Oat and Pulse Ingredients from the Ground Up
Sustainable Ingredients from the Ground Up Avena Foods is constantly striving to identify actions that will reduce the negative social, environmental and economic impacts of our business, both in the communities where we operate and for our stakeholders. By doing so, we are helping to protect healthy ecosystems for today, …
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31 March
International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Cancels Annual Trade Show due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Madison, WI — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association, (IDDBA), announced today that IDDBA 2020 scheduled for May 31-June 2 in Indianapolis, IN is cancelled due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier in the month, Association leadership remained optimistic the industry’s leading show for over 50 years would still go …
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31 March
PRETTY LADY VINEYARDS HIRES INDUSTRY EXPERT; EMPHASIZES FOOD SAFETY
Pretty Lady Vineyards Welcomes 30+ Year Industry Veteran Vince Gambero and Highlights Their Unique Top Seal Packaging MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA, March 31st, 2020 — Pretty Lady Vineyards is pleased to welcome industry veteran Vince Gambero to their team. Gambero will be serving as sales manager and will be responsible for building …
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31 March
VERSACOLD SUPPORTS FRONT-LINE EMPLOYEES DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
March 30, 2020 VersaCold provides an essential service, ensuring the safety, quality and freshness of the food families eat. As the world faces the challenges presented by COVID-19, that purpose has more relevancy than ever before. VersaCold has sought to help limit the potential spread of COVID-19 by ensuring that, …
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30 March
Fresh Direct Produce Announces Passing of Co-founder, Kam Chiu Lee
In loving memory of our Co-founder, Kam Chiu Lee We are disheartened to share with you the news that Kam Chiu Lee (Kam, Chiu gor), our dear friend, spirit leader, and a Co-founder of Fresh Direct Produce, passed away peacefully on March 24th at VGH after his short battle with cancer. …
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27 March
Essential Services Declaration for food industry will maintain BC’s food supply chain.
March 27, 2020 NEWS RELEASE Vancouver – B.C. Food & Beverage (BCFB) applauds the announcement by the BC government designating the food and beverage manufacturing sector as an essential service, which will offer more protection to secure the food supply in BC. The announcement by the province comes after advocacy efforts …
